Solar & BESS Specialist Temporary /Contract

Greenbacker Administration Llc•Montpelier, VT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2011, Greenbacker Renewables is an investment manager and independent power producer dedicated to advancing the clean energy transition. The company is seeking a temporary contract Solar, BESS Specialist for a 6-month period, with potential for extension, on a remote or hybrid schedule. This role will be within the Operations department, reporting to the Vice President, Operations, Solar/BESS, and will primarily focus on providing technical oversight for existing control systems and networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
Minimum 2 years of experience in renewable energy: Utility scale Solar and Battery.
Effective communicator with the ability to interface cross functionally and with end users.
Familiarity with datalogger configuration or other technical/programming skills.
Strong experience in managing DAS implementation.
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
Basic database skills (, historians, data visualization).
Exposure to cloud or edge-based SCADA architectures.
Understanding of SCADA software platforms.
Familiarity with Site Performance Engineering, troubleshooting and triaging of data characteristics.
Understanding and experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, ICS/OT cybersecurity concepts or ISO standards).
Persistent, self-motivated, independent, and have a strong sense of ownership.
Strong commitment to accuracy and “right first time” approach to all work.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet all responsibilities, deadlines, and commitments of the position while working on a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Wind experience

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight, configuration and support of existing, network security, network providers, and regulatory compliance collaboration.
Monitor and troubleshoot and related control system performance.
Perform engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for solar and battery storage dataloggers and network devices supporting networked applications and UIs.
Work cross functionally with PMO, Technology, Asset Management teams and Contractors.
Serve as the primary point of contact for DAS and SCADA platforms of our commercial and utility scale assets in all stages of development and operation.
Review electrical, DAS, and SCADA documents for opportunities to increase functionality, minimum standards, and compliance with foreseeable requirements.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as NERC.
Manage Documentation Control, Review and approve control diagrams, network topologies, point lists, and operational procedures.
Stay informed on emerging DAS, industrial protocols (DNP3, CAN, Ethernet, Modbus), and best practices in data automation.
Assist with technical due diligence for new assets being acquired or achieving permission to operate, including documentation.
Review the portfolio assets monitoring platform for completeness, accuracy, and opportunity to improve asset reporting on key performance indicators.
Proactively identify potential issues that could reduce data accuracy or integrity in respect to asset performance or production reporting.
Partner with the Asset Management team to Identify opportunities to improve asset performance.
Implement updates, and system enhancements.
Provide appropriate and timely technical guidance and troubleshooting on real-time matters relating to DAS, SCADA, and controls as requested from our technical teams, vendors, and contractors.
Coordinate with the Technology team on Operations Technology initiatives.
Manage and develop third party relationships and contracts specific to Performance Engineering, DAS, SCADA, Regulatory, and/or network providers.
Contribute financial and cost estimates for third party relationships and contracts specific to DAS, SCADA, regulatory, and/or network providers.
Refine, improve, and document departmental processes and procedures.
There may be occasional project-related travel for onsite objectives and industry events.
Other duties as assigned and in connection with our business evolution.